Discover Colombe: Nature, Trails and Cultural Heritage

Colombe offers a range of trail and cultural themes to help you plan your trip. In the Futeau area, the landscape, wildlife and plant life, as well as points of interest along an 11.5-kilometre discovery trail, take centre stage. Other points of interest include the Chemin de Compostelle, which passes through Colombe, and Circuit 4 through the Bièvre plain. The loop links nature and cultural points of interest in the Futeau area over 11.5 kilometres; the 5.3-kilometre Circuit 4 runs through the Bièvre plain and ends at a playground. It has 60 metres of positive elevation gain.

The Boucle pédestre de La Croix du Futeau

The Boucle pédestre de La Croix du Futeau is an 11.5-kilometre discovery trail. One of its stops is the Lavoir de Murat: the restored washhouse is one of two washhouses to discover at the beginning of the loop.

The highest point of the hill is the Croix du Futeau, at 743 metres. A wooden esplanade has been built around the cross as a viewpoint. Together, the cross and esplanade form a prominent landmark on the hill. The loop is 11.5 kilometres long; the Croix du Futeau is at 743 metres and is the highest point of the hill.

Forest, species and designed features

The protected Futeau area is home to remarkable wildlife and plant life, including a diverse mix of broadleaf tree species. A mini-arboretum adds to this connection with nature along the route: ten botanical panels introduce the forest’s main tree species.

The artistic features include bird sculptures made from deadwood on site. They depict, among others, pigeons, a Eurasian eagle-owl and a black woodpecker. Another feature of the route is the telegraph tower, which has been reconstructed at its original location. Its information panels are accessible to everyone.

More trails and ways to explore

The Futeau area can be explored on foot, by mountain bike or, in winter, on snowshoes. The Chemin de Compostelle also passes through Colombe.

Circuit 4 is 5.3 kilometres long, runs through the Bièvre plain and has 60 metres of positive elevation gain. At 5.3 kilometres, it is shorter than the 11.5-kilometre Boucle pédestre de La Croix du Futeau. Circuit 4 ends at a playground, making it a good place for a family break.

Cultural heritage in Colombe

The Église Saint-Blaise in Colombe also has a specific connection to art history: its apse features a painted chancel decoration created by René-Marie Burlet in 1960. It is a destination in its own right for anyone interested in local art history as well as the landscape and trail route.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Just-Chaleyssin, Saint-Martin-Dʼhères, Porcieu-Amblagnieu, Meylan, Saint-Andéol, Saint-Bernard, Romagnieu, Serpaize.

For the broader travel overview: Isere.